Description
Delightful pumpkin muffins bring autumn’s warmth to your kitchen with spicy, aromatic comfort. Homemade goodness fills each bite, inviting you to savor seasonal magic in a perfectly balanced, moist treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until the mixture is incorporated without overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold in chopped walnuts (if using) and pumpkin seeds, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each muffin for a caramelized, crispy finish.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the rich, autumnal flavors of these pumpkin muffins.
Notes
- Toast walnuts or pumpkin seeds before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch.
- Swap vegetable oil with applesauce or Greek yogurt for a lower-fat version that keeps the muffins moist and tender.
- For gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of granulated sugar and adding mashed ripe bananas or unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg